For the third Prix Pictet the theme was Growth. This paradoxical theme proved to be a rich source of inspiration to the artists and nominators of the third cycle of the award. Over 450 nominated artists submitted many outstanding images that communicated powerful messages about the devastating impact of unsustainable human enterprise.

The book presents a haunting testament to the consequences of a headlong dash for growth. Taken together the showcased images constitute a compelling call for action.  As Kofi Annan, the Prix Pictet's Honorary President has said, “these images deepen our understanding of the changes taking place in our world, raise public awareness of the scale of the threat we face and the urgency of taking preventative action.”

Growth was published in 2010, and copies can be ordered from the teNeues website:

www.teneues.com